THE CRAFTSMAN Thomas Bentzen says knowing your materials is one of the most important aspects of creating a successful, sustainable design. He started his career in carpentry but always had a passion for design. The Copenhagen native pursued his education in furniture and interior design at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. While there, he and four fellow students established a design collective called Remove. Bentzen earned his degree in 2003 and joined Studio Louise Campbell, eventually becoming a partner at the company. Bentzen established his own studio in 2010 and worked @sonsofnorway January 2022 17 PHOTO COURTESY MUUTO